The original instrument was prepared by James Benton. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Dawn
Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SB 89 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Fields
Proposed law creates the Delmont Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in EBRP as a political
subdivision of the state for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and security of district
residents.
Proposed law defines the term "parcel".
Proposed law provides for the governance of the district by a seven member board of commissioners
comprised as follows:
(1)The president of the Delmont Neighborhood Homeowners Association shall be an ex officio
member.
(2)The board of directors of the Delmont Neighborhood Homeowners Association or its
successor shall appoint one member.
(3)The member or members of the La. House of Representatives who represent the area which
comprises the district shall appoint one member.
(4)The member or members of the La. Senate who represent the area which comprises the
district shall appoint one member.
(5)The assessor for EBRP shall appoint one member.
(6)The mayor-president shall appoint one member.
(7)The member or members of the metropolitan council who represent the district shall appoint
one member.
Proposed law provides that members of the board shall own property within the district.
Proposed law provides that appointees of the legislature, the assessor, the mayor-president, and the
council shall serve terms concurrent with the respective appointing authority and other members
shall serve four year terms after staggered initial terms. Requires filling vacancies in the manner of
the original appointment and provides that members shall be eligible for reappointment. Further
provides for the selection of officers and provides that members shall serve without compensation
or reimbursement.
Proposed law provides that the district shall have the following powers and duties: (1)To sue and be sued.
(2)To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3)To receive and expend funds.
(4)To enter into contracts for the provision of security patrols or other programs in the district.
(5)To purchase items and supplies which the board deems instrumental to its purpose.
(6)To perform or have performed any other function or activity necessary for the achievement
of the purpose of the district.
Proposed law authorizes the governing authority of EBRP, subject to the approval of district voters,
to impose and collect a parcel fee on each improved parcel within the district. The amount of such
fee shall be as requested by the board, but shall not exceed $25 per parcel per year. Further provides
that the owner of the parcel shall be responsible for payment of the fee.
Proposed law requires that the election on the fee shall be held at a regularly scheduled primary or
general election and that the fee shall expire four years from its initial levy but may be renewed.
Further provides that the term of the imposition of the fee shall be stated in the proposition
authorizing the fee during such renewals elections.
Proposed law provides for collection of the fee at the same time and in the same manner as ad
valorem taxes are collected by the sheriff in EBRP. Provides for enforcement of collections in the
same manner as the collection of ad valorem taxes are enforced. Requires EBRP to remit to the
district all amounts collected not more than 60 days after collection except for a collection fee.
Proposed law requires that the board adopt an annual budget in accordance with present law. Further
requires that the metropolitan council approve the budget. Provides that the district shall be subject
to audit by the legislative auditor pursuant to present law.
Proposed law provides the purpose and intent of proposed law, specifically that the additional law
enforcement personnel and their services provided for shall be supplemental to and not in lieu of
personnel and services provided in the district by the city of Baton Rouge or EBRP. Also provides
that if the district ceases to exist, any funds of the district shall be transmitted to the governing
authority of EBRP and shall be used for law enforcement purposes in the district.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:9097.40)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill 1. Make technical corrections.